Itunes thinks I am on a new computer on EVERY purchase

I've used ONE and ONLY one computer the ENTIRE time I've used itunes, but EVERY purchase I EVER made since I started using itunes in 2010, itunes thinks I am on a new computer and asks for my security questions ALL OVER again, EVEN if it is just a day apart, does NOT happen if I purchase two in the same day, ut ANYTIME I purchase using the SAME itunes and the SAME computer, itunes THINKS it's a new computer!!! how do I fix?

On iTunes, click Store and Log in using your Apple ID. Also select Authorize This Computer.

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Please advise.
Thanks,
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Hi there J1750oe,
You may find the information in the article below helpful.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
Transferring playlists
If you want not only your content but also your playlists to exist on your new computer, you will want to transfer a copy of all your playlists from your old computer. To do this, choose File > Library > Export Library on your old computer. Save the XML file that is created to your desktop.
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Method 1
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